Bedford Goes Red: Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31

Red Ribbon Week is a national drug prevention initiative held every October 23 – 31. “BEDFORD GOES RED” for Red Ribbon is a local, community effort run in conjunction with National Red Ribbon Week. BeBOLD’s “BEDFORD GOES RED“ for Red Ribbon Week is an entire week of businesses and homes displaying red ribbons and/or red lights to support and encourage people to stay drug free.

View the 2025 press release here.

Where to get ribbons and bows:
Cohen Closing and Title (334 NH-101 in Bedford), Bedford ACE Hardware (209 NH-101 in Bedford), and Primary Bank (207 NH-101 in Bedford). If you are a local business, please email BeBOLD President Maxfield Rossignol at president@beboldbedford.org.

Where to get red light bulbs:
Bedford ACE Hardware has donated red bulbs. They are available at their location at 209 NH-101 in Bedford.

What you can do:
Display your red lights and/or ribbons, take a video or photo of you and/or your business, and send it to president@beboldbedford.org. We will post it on our social media! Support BeBOLD and get your business’ name out in the community!

Other activities:
– 10/25 – Trunk or Treat @ 43 Constitution Dr from 1-3p
– 10/26 – Fall Artisan Craft Fair @ Bedford Event Center from 10-3p
– 10/27 – *For the second year, Elliot Hospital emergency room physician and BeBOLD Board Member Dr. Kevin Rankins will share an informative program with Bedford High School students. The program aims to highlight some of the real-life instances of substance misuse he has encountered in the ER and help students understand how seemingly innocuous choices can have a long-term impact on their lives.
– 10/29 – *McKelvie Movie Night @ McKelvie – doors open @ 5:30p

*Please note, the programs on 10/27 and 10/29 are intended for students only.